Sodium Palmate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Soap, Palm Oil Soap
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Fatty acids, palm-oil, sodium salts
Effective at 34.0%
CAS #
61790-79-2
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Traditional Use
Derived from saponified palm oil, reflecting the traditional use of palm oil in African and Indonesian soap-making for centuries. Palm oil soaps were traditionally valued for their emollient and cleansing properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.003%
68.0%
0%95%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.003-0.1 | 0.2-12 | 0.3-30 | 0.3-3 | 12-44 | 3-68
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR